Pantech Element Tablet, Pantech Burst, and Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE smartphones for AT&T

In addition to the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD, Exhilarate, Galaxy Note for AT&T, the carrier has also announced two other 4G LTE smartphones and one tablet. They are Pantech Element tablet, and the 4G LTE smartphones are Pantech Burst and Sony Xperia ion.

Pantech Element is the first LTE-connected Android tablet under $300. Pantech Element is an affordable tablet will be available exclusively in AT&T company-owned stores and online for $299.99 with a two-year contract, with planned availability on January 22. The Element is Pantech’s first LTE-connected Android tablet, and is waterproof, greatly improving portability and usability. Pantech Element tablet runs on Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) and includes a 8-inch screen, front and rear-facing cameras, and a rich web experience with full HTML and PC-like tabbed browsing.

Pantech Burst is a consumer-oriented device for under $50 that is designed to help make 4G LTE devices more affordable to customers. Pantech Burst will be the first 4G LTE smartphone from Pantech in AT&T’s device portfolio. The Burst combines 4G LTE speeds, a 4-inch Super AMOLED display and Android functionality in a slim, affordable package – just $49.99 with a two-year contract. It will be available in two color choices, titanium or ruby red. It is also planned for availability on January 22 in AT&T company-owned stores and online.

For a limited time, customers may buy the Pantech Element and Burst together on contract and get the Element for $249.99 and the Burst at no cost.

AT&T also announced the first 4G LTE smartphone from Sony, the Xperia ion exclusively from AT&T, with availability planned for second quarter of 2012. AT&T will be the first carrier to offer Sony’s first-ever 4G LTE smartphone and first smartphone to be sold under the Sony brand in the U.S. Slated to launch in the second quarter, the Xperia ion from Sony is ideal for those looking for the ultimate smartphone viewing and listening experience.

AT&T Sony Xperia ion runs on Android 2.3, and boasts a 4.6-inch3 HD display, a 12MP camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile, and a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing. Sony Xperia ion is also PlayStation Certified, delivering a high quality smartphone gaming experience. Consumers will be able to access this content across Sony devices, including televisions, computers and tablets. AT&T Sony Xperia ion will support access to the richest entertainment experiences from Sony Entertainment Network. Music Unlimited offers a global catalog of more than 12 million unique songs, while Video Unlimited has the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows from all major studios.